PLUNK FOR Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

plunk (for)

verb

variants or plonk (for)

Definition of plunk (for)

as in to endorse

to promote the interests or cause of I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions

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Democratic primary challengers include former state legislator Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods, a former television news anchor endorsed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Brunch backlash Does welcoming a political candidate into a business amount to endorsing his campaign?

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of endorse

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The campaign, a joint effort with SEIU Doctors United, aims to advocate for improved working conditions, stronger patient care and better protections for academic freedom.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Star first baseman Bryce Harper has strongly advocated for aggressive trade deadline moves, suggesting the team acquire expensive veterans.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of advocate

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The engine already supports several missile applications, with Pratt & Whitney delivering more than 2,700 units to customers worldwide.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Sinking land and rising tides Despite the enthusiasm for building Miami higher, the question remains whether the city can quite literally support it.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of support

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The summer of soccer continues — that is the tagline Wrexham are adopting for a tour to build on the men’s World Cup, as well as the club’s strong North American links.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
If everything passes muster, the city hopes to adopt the new guidelines in December.

— Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

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